In 2024 :
April, 14th, 4h30 pm Christ the King Church
Haydn Creation
October : Mozart and Fauré Requiem
December : Baroque Christmas songs in candlelight
Past concerts
November 11th, Aldredge house museum - Dallas :
Early baroque treasures in candlelight*(see content below)
May 21st, Christ the King Church - Dallas :
Handel and Lully on David's psalms
11th of Nov.
Early baroque treasures in candelight
*Concert content
The Lafayette Musicians invite you for a unique and outstanding trip into the origins of baroque music. Singers will surround you in the incredible main room of the Aldredge house. This historical place, full of history, is perfect to welcome this genuine music, sung in the candlelight.
The concert starts at 7 pm, and you're invited to start the event at 6pm, where a great cocktail is waiting for you ! A free valet parking is also provided.
And then, you'll hear the purest harmonies set up by Morales, Tomkins, Lassus, Byrd, Tallis, Monteverdi, Purcell,...on sacred texts. The pieces chosen will deeply touch you, for a unique experience like you never lived before !
You'll be given booklets to perfectly understand the way the composers worked on holy words and sentences from the Bible, inspired by God. Only masterpieces will be sung, which will deeply touch your hearts and souls, for an unforgettable experience.
Handel, Lully on David's psalms
Dixit Dominus, Miserere, De Profondis
Sacred music was flourishing during the reign of Louis XIV. Dance and music were some of his greatest passions.
This concert allows you to hear all the splendor of the most fastuous French baroque music composed by the preferred composer of the Sun King: Lully.
The orchestra will accompany the "Big choir," who answers to the "Small choir", composed of soloist singers. Sung in Latin, these motets are prayers: "Miserere Mei Deus," Dies Irae," and "De Profundis."
Vivaldi-Gloria and Magnificat
Vivaldi’s Gloria and Magnificat are two of his most famous pieces. They involve choir, soloists, singers and orchestra.
Vivaldi’s Gloria is a joyful hymn of praise and worship focusing on the glory of God.
The Magnificat contains the words spoken by the Virgin Mary, who is expecting Our Lord, to her cousin Elizabeth during a visit. The words are powerful, yet humble. The music is inspiring and full of joy.
Listening and reflecting on both pieces will bring you happiness.
Joseph Haydn-The Creation
The Creation by Joseph Haydn is considered one of the masterpieces of classical music.
Sung in German, the singers represent the voices of five characters: Archangel Gabriel, Archangel Raphael, Archangel Uriel, and Adam and Eve. Their songs present the story of the first six days God spent creating the whole world. And what he finally advised to the first man and woman, as to stay in happiness for ever…
Mozart / Fauré - Requiem
Mozart’s Requiem is one of the most widely known classical pieces from the 18th century.
Come hear this version, full of contrasts, played in an early music style, closer to what Mozart would have expected, for this masterpiece to be displayed.
We'll also play the french Gabriel Fauré's requiem which is an ultimate musical delight, full of contrasts and so soul lifting. An emblematic testimony of what does the refinement and good tase of the french music from the XXth century !
Do you want to learn about the incredible world of classical music? Do you want to learn about the composers’ lives, their work, the way they were able to live from their work and their talent? All of these secrets will be revealed through these musical encounters.
Understanding the world’s songs, the way they were written, and the historical context will give you some tools to enjoy these concerts deeply. When you possess the keys to understanding, you will experience the whole substance of the concert.
Let's share music together
As to discover all of the meanings and the stories about this musical world, our booklets will help you to discover how the composers lived, created music and shared their talents with the world.
Understanding the words of the songs, the way they were written, and the historical context will enhance your concert experience.
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